Items with tag “quinoa”

May 07, 2012, 12:50PM

What's in your grocery basket? What portion of your food is from the produce section? If you said vegetables take up half your basket space, I'd call you healthy and wise. Once upon a time, I used to pass by the display of greens in the produce section. I might reach for a bunch out of guilt; certainly, they... Full story »

February 11, 2012, 10:10AM

I write a fitness blog in trade for personal training sessions, so I've done my homework about weight loss and getting healthy. Especially during this time of year, when gyms-full of people make the resolution to exercise and lose weight, my blogs have been slanted towards sticking with a healthy lifestyle commitment. So I've read (and heard) it all... Full story »

February 09, 2012, 10:07AM

Have you heard of "massaging" kale? I had not until I saw this recipe for Massaged Kale Salad on Pinterest (yes, Pinterest again). Apparently, as an alternative to steaming kale leaves, one can simply add olive oil and lemon juice and "massage" these into the leaves to soften and wilt. It works! Who knew? Plus, the flavor of the... Full story »

December 15, 2011, 9:28AM

I take back anything negative I have said about quinoa in the past, especially since there are recipes like this one available. The toasted sesame seeds added a nutty flavor without the extra fat and calories of nuts; the zucchini and dried fruit boosted the vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber; and, the lemon flavor - well, it is lemon... Full story »

December 05, 2011, 10:04AM

I made cereal! Let's review. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) looks like a grain but is actually seeds of a grain. We have heard more about it in recent years because it has a high protein content; it is a complete protein source; it is high in iron, fiber, and magnesium; and, it is gluten-free. It can be cooked like grains or... Full story »